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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 429.58 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 429.58 and 186.93 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 429.58 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/429.58 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 429.58 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 80,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303.23/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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